The stockholders equity accounts of Bridgeport Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows.

Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 5,500 shares authorized) $330,000

Common Stock ($4 stated value, 330,000 shares authorized) 1,100,000

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par ValuePreferred Stock 16,500

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated ValueCommon Stock 528,000

Retained Earnings 756,800

Treasury Stock (5,500 common shares) 44,000

During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders equity.

Feb. 1 Issued 5,500 shares of common stock for $33,000.

Mar. 20 Purchased 1,100 additional shares of common treasury stock at $7 per share.

Oct. 1 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1.

Nov. 1 Paid the dividend declared on October 1.

Dec. 1 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2022.

Dec. 31 Determined that net income for the year was $308,000. Paid the dividend declared on December 1.

a) Journalize the transactions. (Include entries to close net income and dividends to Retained Earnings.

b) Enter the beginning balances in the accounts and post the journal entries to the stockholders equity accounts.

c) Prepare the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2017.

d) calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders' equity. (Note: Use the common shares outstanding on January 1 and December 31 to determine the average shares outstanding.)